Monday, November 26, 2012

The Magic of Paint and Glitter

I think I can make almost anything pretty with a little white paint and some glitter...

I painted several things recently and the glitter just brought them alive!

They started out looking like this...

I like to spray paint on my old wicker and that way I don't waste any paint!

and turned into this!

Being able to transform things like this brings me joy! We live on an extremely limited budget--but our surroundings are beautiful! Thanks to a little creativity, some paint and some glitter.

The paint just naturally crackled just like it did last year on a similar deer. I love the look :) I am thinking he needs something pretty around his neck. He is looking a little too naked.

I am planning to use this star on top of my tree this year. Isn't it lovely? Much better than the former gold look it had. A pretty tree topper for $2.99 at Goodwill!

Besides painting some pretties I also did some Black friday shopping with the girls. Janae needed a camera so we did the wait in line at Best Buy thing. It is always kind of fun actually. It has become a tradition. We always seem to find some line we need to wait and freeze in. :)

This is a cell phone picture of the girls sitting in line

My budget doesn't include things like a camera (and thankfully I already have one) but I did get this sweet crystal tree for $5.25 at Michaels.

I think it looks just perfect on the mantle!

I also couldn't help myself to get a couple more little houses which has become my new collection.

I am beginning to have my own little neighborhood! I think these will always bring back happy Christmas memories each year when I get them out. Some decorations are just special..that is how I feel about these.

39 comments:

Hi Sandy,It's amazing what a little white paint and some glitter can do for thrifty finds. Love the reindeer and the star. My favorite is always those pretty churches and houses. There is just something magical about them.

Your projects all turned out so pretty! It is so amazing what a difference a little glitter and paint can make! It is a good idea to spray on the wicker, I should be doing that one mine, its getting a little worn out. Thanks for going Black Friday shopping with me it was fun!

Oh my!Beautiful sparkly prettiness! oh i just love everything Sandy,i have some roses that i am going to glitter and you have me all ready to go now after seeing your sparkly cones,i have a star just like that too,it's gold but after seeing yours i am guessing mine won't be gold for long.Your girls are beautiful as are their memories you are making xxx

Hi Sandy,Thanks for coming by my blog now I have found you. Love your blog and will put you on my blog list so I can follow things you are doing. Love the little Church and houses. I saw those at my Home Goods and thought how cute they were now I may have to go back to see if they are still there!!!! You inspired me!!! Thanks so much for your sweet comments.Kris

I love your painted and glittered decore! So pretty! Especially those pine cones.... what a transformation to cold! I'm not a HUGE gold advocate but I absolutely love all the white that you do! I also really enjoy Black Friday, I don't even need to buy anything I just like to be a part of it! Even if that means I'm standing in the cold!

I love all of your holiday sparkle Sandy! I could live in that darling little neighborhood of yours : )You are I are thinking alike today. I was just heading out to gather pine cones to paint and glitter-up myself!sending hugs...

You're right, Sandy! I'm always amazed at paint magic! Your reindeer and pine cones look lovely! The small houses are one of my favorites! They are so pretty and remind me of times gone by. Your vignettes looks wonderful!

Your little village collection is wonderful, and to think you found them at different stores. I must agree with you, glitter makes everything special during the holidays ( and other times too). Your crafts are beautiful.

I love the little houses too, and the village that you are starting to create with them. And, isn't it so cool to be able to take something like the reindeer and pine cones, and make them into something so pretty for practically nothing! I love projects like that!

I love the transformation of your finds, Sandy! They look wonderful. I'm especially drawn to the pine cones. Don't know why I didn't leave a few out from my Fall decor and do something with them. I love that little church, too.

Sandy - your projects turned out so pretty! Love the sparkly blingy white! What pretty additions to your Christmas decor! :) I haven't put up anything up. Just sittin' back and soaking up all the inspiration first. lol!

I absolutely adore glitter houses. I don't have any yet but I think I'm going to try and get some after Christmas when they're on sale. I love your white transformations. The deer is cute ... I like the way the paint crackled on him.

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I am a 50 year old married Mother of 4 children and many furry babies. I love to go in search for stuff I can turn into treasures. Decorating our home, gardening, scrapbooking--along with almost anything else creative is what I love to do to spend my time. I have a disabled son and so I have chosen to stay home to care for him and not work outside my home. I love blogging and making new friends through blogging. I appreciate all the kind comments.